Esmeralda is a Mexican–American, artist and designer based in Los Angeles, deeply interested in exploring subcultures + community throughout her work.

Currently working at Nécessaire. Previously at Case Agency. CV + extended portfolio available on request.

[design@esmeraldaescobar.com]
[@esmeraldaescbr]

Time is Money 

Poster, title card, and motion typography design for artist Austin Ward’s latest music video, “Time is Money.”



Wallows 

Design work for Wallows “Bad Dream” under Atlantic Records directed by Nina Ljeti and produced by Good Intentions Paving Co. Includes title cards and promotional poster series made for the video following the release of the band’s latest album.



Beautycounter

Beautycounter Fragrance Clean Eau De Parfum, primary and secondary packaging developed and designed as part of the packaging team at Case Agency.

(All photos belong to Beautycounter).



Cryogeyser 

Poster and lighter packaging design for alternative/indie band, Cryogeyser.

The design and illustrations are inspired by the abstract and hand-drawn images commonly found within the hard-core and DIY rock scene.



Killing Thyme

A reel edited and designed to advertise Killing Thyme’s most recent workshop at Usal Orc. Includes custom designed titlecards and a printed flyer to guide participants through the workshop’s prompt. 



Surya Spa 

Surya helps restore balance and health, and makes wellness, vitality, and longevity available to everyone, everywhere.

Designed as part of the packaging team at Case Agency.



Into the Interior

“How do different places make us feel and behave?”

A publication that explores psychogeography, adulthood, and emotions through the use of maps and mark making. Visual and written works investigate the role of tactility and displacement in an increasingly digitally dependent age, post-pandemic.

13.78 x 19.69”
12 pages, broadsheet newsprint.



Pacifico Dance Co.

Rebrand for Pacifico Dance Co., an L.A. based non-profit organization dedicated to the performance and preservation of traditional Mexican dance through the reconstruction of choreography and dance training.
b. Los Angeles, CA